Walgreens plans to potentially close hundreds more stores over the next three years as part of efforts to stabilize operations. This follows disappointing fiscal quarter results due to competitive pressures.
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Uber, Lyft Agree to Increase Gig Drivers’ Pay as Part of Lawsuit Settlement With Massachusetts
Uber and Lyft settled with Massachusetts to pay gig drivers minimum wage and other incentives. (Photo : ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images) After years of litigation, Uber and Lyft finally reached a settlement with Massachusetts on Thursday, June 27.
Meta Sued for An Alleged Bias in Hiring Foreign Employees Due to Lower Wages
A recent US appeals court decision revived a class action lawsuit against Meta Platforms, alleging discrimination in hiring practices favoring lower-wage foreign workers over US citizens.
Center for Investigative Reporting Sues OpenAI and Microsoft Over AI Use of News Content
The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) has sued OpenAI and Microsoft for unauthorized use of its journalistic content, raising concerns about its impact on independent newsrooms.
US Drugmakers, Medical Device Companies Urged by FDA to Improve Diversity in Clinical Trials
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urged drugmakers and medical device manufacturers to improve racial and cultural diversity in clinical trials.
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The Hollywood film and television crew union has reached a tentative three-year agreement with top studios.
A coalition of 26 state attorneys general has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration's new fuel economy rules.
Two Adidas employees have resigned amid an ongoing investigation into corruption allegations in China, where the company is scrutinizing claims of embezzlement and kickbacks by its executives.
Tesla must address air quality issues at its Fremont manufacturing facility after the Bay Area Air Quality Management District cited it for over 100 violations related to toxic emissions, mandating an abatement order and a plan to rectify the problem.
In a 6-3 vote, the US Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit seeking to restrict the federal government’s ability to communicate with social media firms like Google, Meta, and Twitter/X about content moderation.
Richard Cuevas, the mechanic who repaired 787 jets for Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems in Everett, filed complaints with authorities after observing poor work and was fired for reporting the problems.
Brazil has recently decriminalized marijuana for personal use, marking a significant development in the country's stance on drug policy.
Italian prosecutors have initiated an investigation against Italian drinks group Campari over unpaid taxes amounting to over $1 billion since 2018.
The IRS received backlash from watchdogs for its delays in handling identity theft cases, which was deemed "unconscionable" despite financial support from democrats.
